Photo by Lynn DonovanThe North Carolina Folk Festival has been awarded a $25,000 grant to support the presentation of artists and performers at the 2020 FestivalThe North Carolina Folk Festival...
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As we enter a new year, we reflect on an incredible year filled with gratitude for and celebration of all the “folk” who have made this event possible for the...
Their creativity and artistry has graced our stages at the NC Folk Fest in Greensboro, and now they are international contenders for a 2020 GRAMMY Award! The NC Folk Fest...
Celebrating its second year September 6-8, the free-admission, weekend-long festival brought thousands to downtown Greensboro for music, dance, a juried marketplace, beer, and more! Greensboro, N.C., October 22, 2019 —...
The North Carolina Folk Festival Family Area is open 12-5 PM Saturday & Sunday! The Family Stage features a variety of performances including storytelling, puppetry, interactive music, and dance. The North Carolina...
The Folklife Demonstration Area at the 2019 North Carolina Folk Festival is produced in partnership with the North Carolina Folklife Institute. The 2019 North Carolina Folk Festival Folklife Area celebrates...
The North Carolina Folk Festival
A National Festival with Local Flavor
The North Carolina Folk Festival takes place each September and features more than 300 artists on multiple stages, with continuous performances.
The North Carolina Folk Festival attracts over 156,000 people to downtown Greensboro for a three-day celebration of cultural heritage through music, dance, handmade crafts, food, and family fun! The North Carolina Folk Festival is one of the fastest growing FREE festivals in the Southeast, and features an exciting, new lineup of global artists, American roots performers, and North Carolina flavors every year!